Hiba Deputy Head of Primary 27/28

WHY CHOOSE WELLINGTON? Professional Growth

• Tailored professional development pathways for all staff.
• Comprehensive CPD programs covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance.
• Three specialized leadership programs for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders.
• An internal coaching program designed to help you thrive. Exceptional Benefits
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependents. Life in Hangzhou
• A modern, forward-thinking city surrounded by natural beauty and rich culture.
• Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Lake.
• A thriving tech hub, hosting giants like Alibaba, with widespread cashless convenience.
• Just 45 minutes by high-speed train to Shanghai. JOB TITLE Deputy Head of Primary DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Hangzhou LINE MANAGEMENT Head of Primary OBJECTIVES Hiba Academy Hangzhou is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Primary to provide guidance and support to all primary school staff. The Deputy Head of Primary must provide professional and energetic leadership of teaching and learning, and secure the highest quality of pastoral care, together with the Head of Primary and in association with the middle leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with administrative departments to ensure efficient administrative management of the school.
• To be a figurehead in the promotion of Wellington College Hangzhou, its aims, standards and ideals and to model these both in school and in the wider community.
• Report to the Head of Primary on all issues relating to the efficient management and organisation of the primary school.
• Under the direction of the Head of Primary, to be responsible for the recruitment and employment of all primary school academic and administrative support staff. Strategic Direction / Development
• Develop and establish the culture, educational vision and direction of the school.
• Work with the Head of Primary to develop a strategic view for the school in its community, and analyse and plan for its future needs and further development within the local, national and international context.
• Work with the Head of Primary and direct the primary school SMT to create and implement the strategic plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers’ effectiveness and securing school improvement.
• Support the Head of Primary in the management and direction of Wellington College Hangzhou as a whole.
• Lead and support primary school SMT and staff in the process of whole school and subject self-review.
• Share responsibility for and assist where required, the Director of Admissions and Marketing in the introduction/viewing of the school by prospective parents. Teaching and Learning
• Establish and sustain high-quality teaching across all subjects and phases, based on evidence.
• Ensure teaching is underpinned by subject expertise.
• Effectively use self-evaluation to inform strategy and decisions.
• Ensure the teaching of a broad, structured and coherent curriculum.
• Use valid, reliable and proportionate approaches to assessing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Lead and manage staff.
• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the Head of Primary and through consultation with the school community.
• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively.
• Ensure staff and pupils’ safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of the duty of care.
• Manage staff well, with due attention to workload.
• Ensure rigorous approaches to identifying, managing and mitigating risk.
• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively.
• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context.
• Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Uphold the College’s values and behaviour code.
• Ensure staff have access to appropriate, high-standard professional development opportunities.
• Keep up to date with developments in education.
• Seek training and continuing professional development to meet needs. Accountability
• Work with the Head of Primary to provide information, objective advice and support to the School Affairs Committee (SAC) to enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards of achievement and for achieving efficiency and value for money.
• Work with the Head of Primary to create and develop an organisation in which all staff recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school.
• Ensure that parents and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress, and about the contribution that they can make to achieve the school targets for improvement.To oversee parent-staff communications and become involved in such communications as and when required.
• Bring to the notice of the leadership any concerns over the professional conduct of a teacher including negligence or any concern about staff relationships, teacher/parent or teacher/pupil relationships. BASIC QUALIFICATION Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Work Experience
• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in education is required.
• 3 years working in an international school is desirable but not essential.
• Management experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ management experience. Qualification
• PGCE/QTS, NPQH would be an advantage. Language
• Fluent in English. PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding.
• Skill with words, highly fluent and personable communicator; articulate; persuasive.
• Skill with numbers, financially astute; commercially sharp.
• Skill with details; detail-oriented with excellent time management and editing skills.
• Ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Intellectual, commercial and educational judgement combined with strong intellect and analytical ability.
• Practical/constructional “can-do” approach/pragmatic.
• Community-aware.
• Appreciation and commitment to collegiate life, values and aims of Wellington College and Wellington College Education (China).
• Globally-minded.